Fibrous dysplasia and McCune-Albright syndrome: A case report with review of literature on the rehabilitation approach

Sefa Gümrük Aslan; Kutay Tezel; N Kutay Ordu-Gökkaya

doi:10.5606/tftrd.2023.8815

Fibrous dysplasia and McCune-Albright syndrome: A case report with review of literature on the rehabilitation approach

Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2022 Jun 9;69(2):252-256. doi: 10.5606/tftrd.2023.8815. eCollection 2023 Jun.

Authors

Sefa Gümrük Aslan¹, Kutay Tezel¹, N Kutay Ordu-Gökkaya²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences Gülhane School of Medicine, Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Health Application and Research Center, Ankara, Türkiye.
² Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye.

Abstract

McCune-Albright syndrome is classically defined by the clinical triad of fibrous dysplasia (FD) of the bone, café-au-lait macules, and endocrinopathies. We report the case of a 15-year-old male with a diagnosed with McCune Albright syndrome. McCune-Albright syndrome remains a diagnostic challenge, and delayed diagnosis may have significant consequences. Routine musculoskeletal screening along with other endocrinopathies should be kept in mind. The rehabilitation programs that provides significant improvement in their quality of life. The treatment of McCune-Albright syndrome is directed toward the specific symptoms that are apparent in each individual.

Keywords: Fibrous dysplasia; McCune-Albright syndrome; rehabilitation; scoliosis..

Publication types

Case Reports